Below are just a few reports from around the world. More will be added as they come to hand, so please check back. If you are a participant in any of the global Occupy actions, please leave a report in the Comments box at the end.

Australia

Green Left Weekly, Australia's leading socialist newspaper, reports that several thousand people mobilised across the country in solidarity with the Wall Street protests and to demonstrate against the "Aussie" "1%". At 11 am about 750 people converged on City Square in Swanston Street in Melbourne’s CBD, which swelled to more than 2000 when it was joined by a previously organised demonstration in
solidarity with Palestine. Tents and stalls have been set up for the indefinite occupation.
Stalls have been set up by groups including: refugee support and
campaign groups; equal marriage campaign groups; an Indigenous tent and a
media tent for independent media groups. Trade unions, including the National Union of Workers, the Communications Workers Union Victoria and Unite with others likely to follow, have publicly supported the action.

Occupy Melbourne activist Phil Stallard addressed the assembly,
explaining the significance of the movement: “We, the people, rallying
in Occupy Together protests around the world are battling first and
foremost for the right to life, in the face of elitist governments and
corporations doing their best to depopulate this globe through
machinations hardly known to the public. As one people, united, we the 99% acknowledge the reality. That the
future of the human race requires the cooperation of its members
together with a system that protects our rights upon corruption of that
system.

“A democratic government derives its just power from the people, but
corporations do not seek consent to extract wealth from the people and
the Earth. No true democracy is attainable when the process is determined by
economic power. We come together at a time when corporations run our
governments. They place profit over people, self-interest over justice
and oppression over equality.

"Because our governments have failed in their responsibilities, it is
up to the individuals to protect their own rights and those of their
neighbours.”

Socialist Alliance activist Sue Bolton told GLW: "Socialist
Alliance is here because we think that it is really important that their
be resistance against the control of society by the corporations. "We need to ensure that this movement continues indefinately and we need to braoden support from the trade unions."

The Occupy Melbourne
movement is set to continue to expand, so grab yourself a sleeping bag
and make your way to the City Square in the CBD as soon as you can.

In Sydney, more than 1000 people gathered in Martin Place, near the Reserve Bank, Australia's central bank. Those assembled decided to camp indefinitely. Occupy Sydney activists have been buoyed by motions of endorsement by
the NSW State Council of the Construction Forestry Mining Energy Union
(CFMEU)and the Canterbury-Bankstown Teachers Association, and support
from a range of other progressive trade unionists, including the
Maritime Union of Australia (MUA). The CFMEU and MUA have each donated $1000 to assist the Occupy Sydney protest with food and other logistics.

Occupy Sydney reports that after a successful first day of occupation police, without consultation, attempted to force the peaceful
activists to take down any structures and forcibly remove any
unattended item. At approximately 10.30 pm police moved into the crowd and began
dismantling structures and confiscating property. While some occupiers
were warned and given the opportunity to move their gear, others had it
taken without warning. The situation became very tense, and one occupier
was arrested after chaining himself to the van that held the
confiscated property. At that stage the police were refusing to speak
with the Occupy Sydney police liason, but individual police told
occupiers that people were allowed to stay but no structures were
permissable.

Occupiers gathered tents, mattresses and other property and linked arms to protect it; the
police backed off. They were officially told that they could “stay”, but not “camp”, meaning no tents, mattresses, pillows.
A vote was taken to remain in Martin Place and people were prepared to
sleep on the concrete.

More than 250 occupiers held Martin Place overnight. While the “no
camping” rule was not enforced and occupiers were allowed bedding, at around 6.45 am on October 16, police announced that if
all gear wasn’t packed up promptly, they would forcibly remove it. The
occupation briefly met and agreed that gear would be brought to a
central spot until the situation is discussed at the general assembly.

In Brisbane, Green Left Weekly reports,
at least 300 people attended the occupation of Post Office Square.
People from a wide variety of beliefs and backgrounds joined the
gathering during the day, with some prepared to stay the night. At a community assembly in the square, spokeswoman for the organising
committee, Kate Haskett, led the crowd in chanting: "Show me what
democracy looks like! This is what democracy looks like!" She said: "We thank the New York citizens who have inspired people in
more than 1200 cities across the world to show their own power." The words of the declaration of the Occupation of New York City were
then read out. Haskett said: "This declaration speaks for all of
humanity. It's up to us, the people, to stand up against what we know is
wrong.

"We acknowledge the original occupiers, the traditional owners, of
this land, the Aboriginal people. And we open our arms to all people of
different races, beliefs and nations. We are the 99 per cent!"

In Perth, at least 200 people gathered for
Occupy Perth protest in Forrest Place. Those there have
pledged to return to begin an indefinite occupation on October 28. See Perth Now article on Occupy Perth. In Adelaide, about 200 people turned out for the Occupy Adelaide action. In Canberra, more than 50 people came
together and held a march to Garema Place. Thirty people also protested in Darwin, and decided to return every Wednesday evening as long as the Occupy movement continues around the world.

Aotearoa/New Zealand

In Auckland on October 15, 2000 supporters of Occupy Auckland marched up Queen Street to Aotea Square. Eighty protesters set up a dozen tents for the night. Protests were also held today in New Plymouth, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Invercargill. The Aotearoa/New Zealand occupations were the first of events planned around the world that day, inspired by Occupy Wall Street. See http://www.occupyauckland.org/ for updates.

The policy
of not having a list of demands has infuriated many critics and more
that a few supporters of the movement. But it seems to have worked.

Importantly,
it has allowed groups and individuals to bring their own concerns,
and I’m sure it will encourage people to think about how these
diverse issues are linked to corporate domination. Many would agree
with the sentiments of the Aucklander whose placard said "I’m
here for so many reasons".

Some of
the reasons expressed in the placards and banners and Facebook
comments:

The
wealth gap between the rich and the rest, growing ever wider as real
wages stagnate or fall, while productivity and profits soar.

The slow
response and lack of preparation to the Rena oil spill, which was the
long predicted consequence of the deregulation of the shipping
industry.

Unemployment, scapegoating of beneficences and the lack of
opportunity even for skilled and educated.

The
expansion of coal mining and oil drilling, which threatens more oil
spills, when accelerating climate change means we should be moving
away from fossil fuel extraction and cutting CO2 emissions.

The
failure of to honour treaty commitment to tino
rangatiratanga, leaving Maori dispossessed in their own land.

And,
last but not least, capitalism, corporate control and the corruption
of democracy by the rich elite.

Britain

In London, according the BBC, 3000 people gathered outside the London Stock Exchange on October 15 to add their voices to global movement. As night fell in London dozens of tents were pitched at the foot of the steps of St Paul Cathedral by protesters.

Anna Jones, from the Occupy London Stock Exchange group, criticised the police hostility to the demonstration. "We have already seen a disproportionate amount of force by the police against protesters who are occupying the area outside St Paul's", she said. "We have seen people, kettled, grabbed and thrown off the steps forcefully by the police. This was entirely unnecessary. None came here to have a fight with the police.

"The only crime that the police can pin on people is one of having a conversation about real democracy and the unfair and unequal economic system that favours the rich and powerful."

Scotland Yard said a "containment" had been in place at St Paul's Churchyard "to prevent breach of the peace". At one point police said they would not allow camping in front of the cathedral, because it was "illegal and disrespectful" but later a Scotland Yard spokesperson said a number of tents had been pitched and there were no plans to remove them before Sunday morning.

Earlier, demonstrators attempted to set up another camp outside the London Stock Exchange in privately owned Paternoster Square, but were prevented by the police.

After protesters returned to St Paul's Churchyard, the square in front of the cathedral, officers prevented more people trying to join the protest by cutting off access points. Several hundred protesters congregated behind the police lines and heckled officers for not allowing anyone through.

A section 60aa order -- which gives officers the power to force people to remove masks covering their faces -- is also currently in place in the City of London. Julian Assange, the founder of Wikileaks, gave a speech to one group of protesters about anonymity after he was challenged by police for wearing a mask as he walked to the protest. "I ask that all of you demand that foreign bank accounts be opened up and made transparent, the same way that I today have been forced to be made transparent."

As night fell, things began to feel much more intense. Riot officers in bright yellow jackets moved on to the steps of St Paul's Cathedral, shouting at protesters to move away, saying they needed to protect the historic building. Police dogs have also been prowling the area and police tape and vans are blocking any more protesters from joining the main demonstration.

Smaller protests have taken place in Bristol, Birmingham, Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Canada

John Riddell reports that demonstrations and occupations took place across Canada on October 15, in all large cities and many smaller centres. More than 2000 took part in Toronto (see video above), a reported 4000 in Vancouver and 1000 in Edmonton. Faced with broad public support for the protests, governments kept their cops at a respectful distance. Tents went up in many public squares, as determined participants settled in for a lengthy stay in the increasingly frigid conditions of a Canadian winter.

Trade unions across the country expressed strong support for the movement. Endorsations came, among others, from the auto, commmunications, and service workers, and the Ontario and British Columbia labour federations.

In Hong Kong, reported World of Labor, on October 15, more than 300 people took part in the Hong Kong city centre (pictured above) to protest against the failure of the system. A wide range of groups and parties joined the event, including Left 21, FM101, student organisations, the anti-nuclear coalition, Lehman Brothers victims, LSD (Link of Social Democrats), People's Power, the Neighbourhood and Workers Service Centre etc. A group of young men wearing "V" mask and black clothes were also present.

Throughout the afternoon it became forum, where groups and individuals took the floor in turn. Left 21 members attacked capitalism for bringing disparity of wealth because it only cares about profit.In Hong Kong a handful of rich people monopolise the wealth of the people so the latter can only earn subsistence wages.

Anti-nuclear alliance activist Man Si Wei pointed out that the nuclear power industry was nurtured by the nuclear industry in order to make money. The nuclear industry colluded with the government and the United Nations in fooling the public over the issue of the so-called safe levels of radiation that can be absorbed by the body, which does not have real scientific basis. The Japanese government, after the disaster in Fukushima, raised the safety level arbitrarily.

Lam Chi Leung from the Pioneer socialist group pointed out that global capitalism has become a big casino. Huge amounts of social resources are concentrated in the hands of a few large financial groups, while public medical care, education and social welfare are denied the necessary funding. He called for the overthrow of the regime of the rich to make way for a government of the working people to fix the problem.

In the late afternoon, participants marched to the headquarter of the HSBC bank to continue the assembly and occupation. After the demonstrators arrived at the HSBC headquarters, the police warned demonstrators that their assembly was illegal, and the demonstrators responded with boos. Eventually they were left untouched by the police. Dozens of protesters camped at the site over night and are now still ongoing when this report was written.

Germany

According to a report on MarxMail, in Frankfurt, several thousand people marched from Rathenauplatz to the Willy-Brand-Platz, where the ECB (European Central Bank) is located, and a rally took place. It ended with an open mike for all. According to organisers 8000 took part (see video below). The demonstration and rally were officially organised by Attac.

Frankfurt, October 15, 2011.

Spain

From Colectivo Mujer reports that in Spain, more than 80 locations had protests: 60,000 in Barcelona, according to the police, 250,000 according to the organisers.